DRDO tests high‑altitude combat parachute system at 22,000 feet in Ladakh
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- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful test of its Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) at a drop zone near Nyoma in southeastern Ladakh, close to the Line of Control.
- The trials took place at an altitude of 22,000 feet, one of the world’s highest testing sites for parachutes.
- The test demonstrates India’s growing capability to deploy troops and equipment in extreme high‑altitude environments, enhancing operational readiness in the region.
“DRDO successfully tests high‑altitude combat parachute system at 22,000 feet in Ladakh.”
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 100% center, 0% right.
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DRDO successfully tests high-altitude combat parachute system at 22,000 feet in Ladakh
DRDO successfully tests high-altitude combat parachute system in Ladakh
Left-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 3 outlets, only 1 are on the left of the spectrum.
Timeline
First reported by Tribune India on ; 3 articles from 3 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The New Indian Express
- Center (2): Tribune India, Free Press Journal
Sources
- DRDO successfully tests high-altitude combat parachute system in Ladakh — Tribune India (center) ·
- DRDO successfully tests high-altitude combat parachute system at 22,000 feet in Ladakh — The New Indian Express (left-leaning) ·
- DRDO Successfully Tests Combat Parachute At 22,000 Feet In -15°C Ladakh Conditions | VIDEO — Free Press Journal (center) ·